About the Scheme
RGSA strengthens Gram Panchayats (GPs) to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through capacity building, training, and infrastructure. Budget FY2022-26: ₹5,911 crore. 9 Themes of Localisation of SDGs through GPs. Trains elected representatives, panchayat functionaries in governance, financial management, technology.
Target Beneficiaries: 3 lakh+ Gram Panchayats; 30 lakh+ elected panchayat representatives; 6.4 lakh villages
Implementing Agency: Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India, in collaboration with State Panchayati Raj Departments
Key Features
- ₹5,911 crore for 2022-26; capacity building of all 2.5 lakh GPs
- 9 Themes of Localisation of SDGs: poverty-free, healthy, child-friendly, water-sufficient, clean, self-sufficient, women-friendly, social justice, safe
- Training elected panchayat representatives in governance and financial management
- e-Gram Swaraj portal: unified digital platform for GP planning and accounting
- Gram Panchayat Development Plans (GPDPs) for all GPs
- Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Portal integrates with GeM, DigiLocker for procurement
- National Panchayat Awards for best performing GPs
Eligibility Criteria
- All Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) at the Village, Intermediate, and District levels.
- Elected representatives and functionaries of all tiers of PRIs.
- State Panchayati Raj Departments and related training institutions.
- Gram Sabha members for participation in local planning and decision-making.